Kayastha

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit कायस्थ (kāyastha). Doublet of Kaith.

Noun

Kayastha (plural Kayasthas)

  1. A member of a cluster of disparate Indian communities, traditionally castes who served the ruling powers as administrators, ministers, and record-keepers.
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